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Estes Park

Colorado · 5,780 residents (2025 est.) · 6.695 sq mi
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Estes Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $664,200. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,844
+8%since 2000
from 5,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+24%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,780 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Estes Park
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,956
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,262 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,254
+88%since 2000
from $30,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$664,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,511
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
+46%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,979)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(301)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(858)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(5,179)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(359)
Asian2.8%(163)
Other2.3%(134)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,531)
Diversity Score
26
+65%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−8%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estes Park, Colorado?

Estes Park, Colorado has about 5,844 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estes Park, Colorado?

The typical household in Estes Park, Colorado earns about $85,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estes Park, Colorado expensive?

In Estes Park, Colorado, the median home is worth about $664,200, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.

How educated are people in Estes Park, Colorado?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in Estes Park, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estes Park, Colorado?

About 8.0% of people in Estes Park, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estes Park, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Estes Park, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,680 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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